At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 18th, a reporter asked a question. The China Manned Space Engineering Office announced on the 17th that it will carry out 6 missions this year, including sending more astronauts into space; what does China think about international space cooperation? attitude? Will foreign astronauts join the Chinese space station in the future?
In response, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that exploring the unknown universe and developing aerospace technology are the common cause of mankind and cannot be separated from the concerted cooperation of all countries in the world. China’s manned space project has always adhered to the principles of peaceful utilization, equality and mutual benefit, and common development. It has signed cooperation agreements with France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Pakistan, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, the European Space Agency and other space agencies and organizations to implement Various forms of cooperation projects have been established and fruitful cooperation results have been achieved.
Wang Wenbin said that China is willing to work with all countries and regions committed to the peaceful use of outer space to carry out more international cooperation and exchanges. The Chinese space station welcomes foreign astronauts to visit, and together with Chinese astronauts, will make greater contributions to mankind’s exploration of the mysteries of the universe and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
According to a report by TASS news agency on April 17, Hao Chun, director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office, said on the 17th that despite the complex geopolitical situation in the world, the Chinese government will jointly use the Chinese space station with Russia and other countries on an equal basis.
According to the report, in response to a question from TASS about the prospect of Sino-Russian cooperation, he said: “The development of China’s manned spaceflight has always adhered to the principles of peaceful use, equality and mutual benefit, and common development. We have signed cooperation agreements with many countries and organizations in the world. , carried out a series of cooperation and exchanges, implemented a series of cooperative projects, and achieved a large number of fruitful research results. In the future, we will definitely carry out this principle with all countries in the world that are committed to the peaceful use of outer space. More in-depth exchanges and cooperation.”
Hao Chun said that Beijing is willing to make the China Space Station “a platform to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind”.
According to reports, the Chinese space station is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. As promised by the Chinese government, it will be open to international projects.